Alexander and Mr. Popper’s Penguins at ROH

Friday

Oct 26, 2012 at 3:15 AM

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Opera House presents two delightful family-fun musicals Alexander Who’s Not, Not, Not Going to Move on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. and Mr. Popper’s Penguins on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. With happy music and colorful sets, both heartwarming stories bring laughter and excitement to the stage for young people and their families.

Alexander is determined not, not, not to move from the home and people he loves, when his dad takes a job thousands of miles away. He devises alternative plans … living with neighbors, building a tent to live on his own and hiding from his parents…nothing works. Can his mom, dad and even his two older bossy brothers help him understand that home is where you’re with the people who love you best of all?

Mr. Popper is promised a surprise from famed Arctic Explorer Admiral Drake. Shortly, a big box arrives and out pops the surprise…a real live penguin! Captain Cook, as he is named, is soon joined by female zoo penguin Greta. Mr. Popper’s Penguins become many and their mischievous antics keep the family hopping. The Popper household is a zoo. What will they do?

Directed by Sharon Asher Arsenault, the Weekend Family Theatre Series shows feature the ROH Teen Company, a repertory troupe of talented teen actors, singers and dancers from around the Seacoast. Call/stop by the box office 603-335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5 and two hours before the show to reserve tickets. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com for more information.

Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. The WFTS continues with the Rockin’ Schoolhouse on 11/17&18.